Long Wavy Formal Hairstyle - Medium Brunette

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Description

(Added:
13th January 2014
)

This subtle ombre hairstyle was set in rollers to achieve even groovy waves all through the sides and back then draped over the shoulders for a sexy finish. This formal hairdo is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and needs product for shine and hold. Regular trims will help maintain a healthy look and feel.

Type

Hair Category:
Formal

Hair Length:
Long

Hair Elasticity:
Wavy

Suitability

Gender:
Women

Face Shape:
Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond

Hair Density:
Thin/Medium

Hair Texture:
Fine/Medium

Age:
21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50

Height:
Any

Weight:
Thin/Average/Large

Glasses:
Suits with and without

Styling

Styling Time:
30+ minutes

Products:
Mousse, Smoothing Shine, and Hair Spray

Styling Tip:
Applying the smoothing shine as a finishing product will achieve a looser wave.

Styling Steps

1
. Apply Mousse

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.

2
. Use Large Hot Rollers

A large hot roller is used to give your hair a larger curl and to add lots of body.

3
. Apply Hot Rollers Through the Back

Take the entire back section of your hair, and then starting from the crown, take a smaller section of hair no wider than the diameter of the hot roller and comb it through to ensure there are no knots. Place the roller at the ends of the section of hair, being sure to smooth the ends under, and then twist the roller down the hair shaft until it meets your head and then secure it in place with a pin or clip. Repeat this step until you have reached the nape of your neck and the entire back section of your hair is completed. Keep the rollers in your hair until they cool.

4
. Apply Hot Rollers Vertically to the Side

Take a section of hair no wider than the diameter of the hot roller and comb it through to ensure there are no knots. Place the roller at the ends of the section of hair, being sure to smooth the ends under, and then twist the roller vertically, making sure to roll it backwards, along the hair shaft to the roots and secure it with a pin or clip. Keep the rollers in your hair until they cool.

5
. Apply Smoothing Shine

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.

6
. Apply Hairspray

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.